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FL02 VRC

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

258,056 mi
Last recorded258,056 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 VRC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 258,056 miles

Front n/s and o/s brake discs rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear parking brake in need of service / adjustment

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear n/s and o/s brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2017 244,438 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 244,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d-link bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 223,185 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 206,206 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2015 206,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 184,149 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 184,149 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 164,014 miles

Slight play in anti roll bar bushes rear

Pass 14 Feb 2012 159,850 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 154,560 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 152,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 151,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 146,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 140,034 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 113,211 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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FL02 VRC is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 99,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL02 VRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL02 VRC registered?

FL02 VRC is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is FL02 VRC safe to buy?

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